10 Must-Have Immersion Blenders For Soups, Sauces, and More

Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender ($70)

Cuisinart has been a household name in the kitchen-gadget industry since 1971 — and for a reason. Cuisinart's Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender is our top immersion blender pick, as it allows you to directly control the speed of the blend instead of using preset speeds that may not fit your needs. Additionally, you can choose between pulsing or blending for the perfect dish creation. Nearly 80 percent of reviewers on Amazon gave this blender a five-star rating, with one reviewer returning to her initial review to state: "1 year and 3 months later, I use this about every fortnight. I am still happy with it and it looks and works the same as if it were brand new, just out of the box." What could be a better endorsement?